At 125 the drums do most of the talking: crisp hats, a kick with just enough weight, and a bassline that keeps nudging the low end forward rather than sitting on it. The chords in C sharp minor are smoky and slightly withheld, so the warmth comes from the groove rather than any big gesture. Energy reads high, but it's pressure, not spectacle.
That makes it a useful record for the middle-late stretch, where you want momentum without a peak. The 2022 pass keeps things clean and uncluttered — nothing crowding the vocal-less centre — so it slides under or over a busier track without a fight. Not a record that announces itself; one that quietly holds the room while you decide what's next.